Broken Series by K.S. Ruff

Montana girl Kristine Stone was strong enough to break out of an abusive marriage, but is she strong enough for the road that lies ahead? For the first time in her life, Kristine finds she is able to control the direction her life takes. Haunted by her ex-husband and a newly acquired stalker, she decides to leave Montana to work in the US Senate. Kristine issues a moratorium on dating the moment she decides to move to DC... moreMontana girl Kristine Stone was strong enough to break out of an abusive marriage, but is she strong enough for the road that lies ahead? For the first time in her life, Kristine finds she is able to control the direction her life takes. Haunted by her ex-husband and a newly acquired stalker, she decides to leave Montana to work in the US Senate. Kristine issues a moratorium on dating the moment she decides to move to DC. This does little to deter Kadyn Rand, the Air Force Captain, who threatens to tear down every wall she’s ever built. Still, someone from her dark past refuses to be ignored, and Kristine finds herself in yet another fight for her life. Air Force Captain Kadyn Rand is too stoic to be swept away by much of anything, but a vulnerable woman from Montana manages to do just that when she finds herself alone and in danger in DC. Kadyn tries to earn Kristine’s love and her trust, but he soon learns it will take much more than that to save her from her past. less

How many times can one woman be abducted? That’s the question burning Kristine Stone when she finds herself staring down a dark and dangerous man from her past. When she refuses to leave with him, he forces her hand by threatening to kill the man she loves, along with thousands of others. Kristine fears his terrorist connections will enable him to make good on this threat, so she complies. She thinks she has it all figured out... moreHow many times can one woman be abducted? That’s the question burning Kristine Stone when she finds herself staring down a dark and dangerous man from her past. When she refuses to leave with him, he forces her hand by threatening to kill the man she loves, along with thousands of others. Kristine fears his terrorist connections will enable him to make good on this threat, so she complies. She thinks she has it all figured out. If she takes the path of least resistance and does everything this man asks, he will eventually tire of her and let her go. Despite this well intentioned plan, Kristine discovers just how seductive this man can be. She is forced to choose between the love of two men and stands to lose everything in the end. less

Just when she thinks she’s gotten her life pieced back together, Kristine Stone wakes to a searing kiss from someone rather unexpected. This dark angel is determined to win her heart, and he refuses to play fair. This doesn’t sit well with her former lover, Kadyn Rand, who yanks the rug out from under her when he confesses that he wants to be more than just friends... moreJust when she thinks she’s gotten her life pieced back together, Kristine Stone wakes to a searing kiss from someone rather unexpected. This dark angel is determined to win her heart, and he refuses to play fair. This doesn’t sit well with her former lover, Kadyn Rand, who yanks the rug out from under her when he confesses that he wants to be more than just friends. She refuses to choose and gets roped into an impossible dating agreement, that she is quite certain will land her a one way ticket to hell. Amidst all this insanity, a new friend presents an exciting opportunity to work for an international organization devoted to peace-building. When Kristine joins her friend in Sevastopol to train university students in conflict resolution, she finds herself accused of being a spy by two security agencies deeply entrenched in the former KGB. A chance run-in with the Russian Mafia proves beneficial as three men from her past are forced to work together in an effort to save her life. less

One long string of broken dreams. That’s how Kristine Stone views her life. After a deadly altercation between the SVR and the Russian Mafia claims the life of someone she loves, Kri returns to Virginia feeling hopeless and lost. She discovers her best friend, Cenia, has become engaged. Cenia asks Kri to be her maid of honor. Kadyn is asked to serve as the best man, and the two former lovers are thrown together once more... moreOne long string of broken dreams. That’s how Kristine Stone views her life. After a deadly altercation between the SVR and the Russian Mafia claims the life of someone she loves, Kri returns to Virginia feeling hopeless and lost. She discovers her best friend, Cenia, has become engaged. Cenia asks Kri to be her maid of honor. Kadyn is asked to serve as the best man, and the two former lovers are thrown together once more. Maxim makes an unexpected appearance, and Rafael is on a mission to win Kri’s heart once and for all. A brief trip into Mexico threatens to derail everyone’s plans when Cenia and Kri find themselves stuck in the middle of a gunfight between opposing drug cartels. Kri faces yet another abduction and is left questioning whether her life will ever be anything more than a broken dream. less

“I want you to trust me with everything… your hopes, your heart, your fears, and dreams. I’m not settling for part of you, Shae, and I’m not doing this halfway. I’m playing for keeps.”Kadyn is all in.There’s just one teensy problem.Trust is not something Shae is willing to extend to any man. If there is one thing she is certain of it’s this… There isn’t a man walking this planet who can be trusted to stick around... more“I want you to trust me with everything… your hopes, your heart, your fears, and dreams. I’m not settling for part of you, Shae, and I’m not doing this halfway. I’m playing for keeps.”Kadyn is all in.There’s just one teensy problem.Trust is not something Shae is willing to extend to any man. If there is one thing she is certain of it’s this… There isn’t a man walking this planet who can be trusted to stick around. Shae learned at a painfully young age trust leaves you emotionally shattered, clawing your way out of poverty, terrified of losing your children, but so hopelessly in love that you would forgive the father of your children for racking up debt and abandoning you over and over again. Trust is not an option.Or is it?Kadyn is determined to win Shae’s heart. No small task considering the danger that surrounds them. They will be torn apart, not once, but twice. Kadyn sets out to prove some men not only stick around… some will walk miles, brave a coup, dodge bullets, and fight the mafia, moving heaven and earth just to be with you.Broken Promises is the much-anticipated spin-off novel for the Broken Series, a steamy friends to lovers romance for Kadyn and Shae. If you like hard-won romance, flawed heroines, and swoon-worthy men, then you will love K.S. Ruff’s Kindle-melting Broken Series. less